All Outputs (11299)

Supporting Climate-Resilient Urban Planning: 10 Lessons from Cities in Southern Africa (2023)
Report
Bharwani, S., David Daron, J., Siame, G., Jones, R., Mcclure, A., Jack, C., …O'Shea, T. (2023). Supporting Climate-Resilient Urban Planning: 10 Lessons from Cities in Southern Africa. UKAid, NERC & Future Climate For Africa

This brief presents key insights on integrating climate information into climate change-related adaptation planning in African cities. The projects – FRACTAL (Future Resilience for African CiTies And Lands) and its successor, FRACTAL-Plus – took plac... Read More about Supporting Climate-Resilient Urban Planning: 10 Lessons from Cities in Southern Africa.

From fuzzy-TOPSIS to machine learning: A holistic approach to understanding groundwater fluoride contamination. (2023)
Journal Article
Nandi, R., Mondal, S., Mandal, J., & Bhattacharyya, P. (2024). From fuzzy-TOPSIS to machine learning: A holistic approach to understanding groundwater fluoride contamination. Science of the Total Environment, 912, 169323. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169323

Fluoride (F ) contamination of groundwater is a prevalent environmental issue threatening public health worldwide and in India. This study targets an investigation into spatial distribution and contamination sources of fluoride in Dhanbad, India, to... Read More about From fuzzy-TOPSIS to machine learning: A holistic approach to understanding groundwater fluoride contamination..

Advanced (photo)electrocatalytic approaches to substitute the use of fossil fuels in chemical production (2023)
Journal Article
Centi, G., Perathoner, S., Genovese, C., & Arrigo, R. (in press). Advanced (photo)electrocatalytic approaches to substitute the use of fossil fuels in chemical production. Chemical Communications, 59(21), 3005-3023. https://doi.org/10.1039/d2cc05132j

Electrification of the chemical industry for carbon-neutral production requires innovative (photo)electrocatalysis. This study highlights the contribution and discusses recent research projects in this area, which are relevant case examples to explor... Read More about Advanced (photo)electrocatalytic approaches to substitute the use of fossil fuels in chemical production.

Appraisal of treated drinking water quality from arsenic removal units in West Bengal, India: Approach on safety, efficiency, sustainability, future health risk and socioeconomics (2023)
Journal Article
Das, A., Joardar, M., De, A., Mridha, D., Ghosh, S., Das, B., …Roychowdhury, T. (in press). Appraisal of treated drinking water quality from arsenic removal units in West Bengal, India: Approach on safety, efficiency, sustainability, future health risk and socioeconomics. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 465, 133216. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.133216

The present study depicts the true failed scenario of the arsenic (As) removal units (ARU) in West Bengal by evaluating their treated water quality. Annual As removal efficiency of the 12 studied ARUs range between 35.2% and 82.6%.... Read More about Appraisal of treated drinking water quality from arsenic removal units in West Bengal, India: Approach on safety, efficiency, sustainability, future health risk and socioeconomics.

Hamiltonian-path based constraint reduction for deployable polyhedral mechanisms (2023)
Journal Article
Gu, Y., Zhang, X., Wei, G., & Chen, Y. (in press). Hamiltonian-path based constraint reduction for deployable polyhedral mechanisms. Mechanism and Machine Theory, 193, 105563. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2023.105563

Most of the deployable polyhedral mechanisms (DPMs) are multi-loop overconstrained mechanisms that causes barriers for their applications due to the issues in assembly, operation and control. Yet, constraint reduction for these mult... Read More about Hamiltonian-path based constraint reduction for deployable polyhedral mechanisms.

Discovering the core stakeholders in the Nigerian urban water supply system (2023)
Journal Article
Gyau Baffour Awuah, K., & Bijimi, C. K. (2024). Discovering the core stakeholders in the Nigerian urban water supply system. #Journal not on list, 10(1), 8. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40899-023-00986-0

Core stakeholders’ engagement and involvement are now a sine qua non of resources administration and management. This followed the emergence of pluralistic forms of governance, which call for greater democracy and emphasises transparency, accountabil... Read More about Discovering the core stakeholders in the Nigerian urban water supply system.

Deep Learning-Based Prediction of Alzheimer’s Disease Using Microarray Gene Expression Data (2023)
Journal Article
Abdelwahab, M. M., Al-Karawi, K. A., Semary, H. E., Al-Karawi, K. A., & Semary, H. E. (in press). Deep Learning-Based Prediction of Alzheimer’s Disease Using Microarray Gene Expression Data. Biomedicines, 11(12), 3304. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines11123304

Alzheimer’s disease is a genetically complex disorder, and microarray technology provides valuable insights into it. However, the high dimensionality of microarray datasets and small sample sizes pose challenges. Gene selection techniques have emerge... Read More about Deep Learning-Based Prediction of Alzheimer’s Disease Using Microarray Gene Expression Data.

Understanding the functioning of urban climate finance through topologies of reach (2023)
Journal Article
Grafe, F., Forino, G., Fraser, A., Hilbrandt, H., & Morris, J. H. (2023). Understanding the functioning of urban climate finance through topologies of reach. City, 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1080/13604813.2023.2284383

Urban climate action is increasingly understood through the lens of finance: through financial agendas, interests, and practical tools which enable ‘bankable’ or profitable interventions. While the literature is rife with criticism of the normative f... Read More about Understanding the functioning of urban climate finance through topologies of reach.

Ecoacoustic Methods for Avifauna Analysis: A Case Study of the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone (2023)
Thesis
Whitehead, H. (2023). Ecoacoustic Methods for Avifauna Analysis: A Case Study of the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone. (Thesis). University of Salford

Birds are one of the most studied taxa in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone (CEZ), with previous studies reporting negative impacts of radiation such as reductions in abundance and diversity and an increase in albinism and cataracts incidence. This thesis... Read More about Ecoacoustic Methods for Avifauna Analysis: A Case Study of the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone.

Understanding the role of Building Regulation costs in the Irish housing crisis (2023)
Thesis
Brunton, A. (2023). Understanding the role of Building Regulation costs in the Irish housing crisis. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis examines the proportional impact that building regulation costs have on house construction costs in Ireland and considers how they affect development viability, purchaser affordability and housing supply in the housing market. It also c... Read More about Understanding the role of Building Regulation costs in the Irish housing crisis.

The role of interleukin-10 in coronary artery disease (2023)
Thesis
Samphire-Noden, B. (2023). The role of interleukin-10 in coronary artery disease. (Thesis). University of Salford

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide, accounting for 66,000 deaths annually in the UK. Atherosclerosis is the underlying pathophysiological mechanism which drives CAD progression, producing an inflamma... Read More about The role of interleukin-10 in coronary artery disease.

Synthesis non-sugar GAG mimetics (2023)
Thesis
Wisniewska, A. (2023). Synthesis non-sugar GAG mimetics. (Thesis). University of Salford

The Met receptor is a well-known motility, metastasis, and apoptosis modulator within human cells. Its activity is known to be accelerated in cancer cells. Its activation has been found to be co-dependent on the attachment of the hepatocyte growth... Read More about Synthesis non-sugar GAG mimetics.

Fostering information security policies compliance with ISA-95-based framework: an empirical study of oil and gas employees (2023)
Journal Article
Faizan Ali, R., Dominic, P. D. D., Hina, S., & Naseer, S. (in press). Fostering information security policies compliance with ISA-95-based framework: an empirical study of oil and gas employees. International Journal of Information Security, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10207-023-00786-9

Oil and gas (O&G) organizations are progressively being digitalized in order to facilitate substantial information flow to remain competitive in the information age. This critical sector is spearheading the establishment of technical security measure... Read More about Fostering information security policies compliance with ISA-95-based framework: an empirical study of oil and gas employees.

A Holistic Approach for Fostering Community Engagement in the Decision-Making of Risk-Sensitive Urban Planning and Development (2023)
Thesis
Geekiyanage, D. (2023). A Holistic Approach for Fostering Community Engagement in the Decision-Making of Risk-Sensitive Urban Planning and Development. (Thesis). The University of Salford

In the face of increasing extreme climate events, communities are often excluded from decision-making during pre-disaster and urban planning, despite their tacit knowledge and experience in disaster response and recovery. This marginalisation poses a... Read More about A Holistic Approach for Fostering Community Engagement in the Decision-Making of Risk-Sensitive Urban Planning and Development.

Application of autochthonous extremophilic Bacillus xiamenensis in remediation of groundwater- A sorption-based metal cleaning approach (2023)
Journal Article
Charan, K., Mandal, J., & Bhattacharyya, P. (2024). Application of autochthonous extremophilic Bacillus xiamenensis in remediation of groundwater- A sorption-based metal cleaning approach. Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 24, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gsd.2023.101063

Surface water and groundwater used for drinking and agricultural purposes are contaminated due to anthropogenic and geogenic activities. Escalated metal concentrations, xenobiotic pollutants, competitive ions, and reusability issues are hindrances to... Read More about Application of autochthonous extremophilic Bacillus xiamenensis in remediation of groundwater- A sorption-based metal cleaning approach.

The trouble with a cuddle: Families’ experiences of supervising interactions between children in middle childhood and the family dog (2023)
Journal Article
Baatz, A., Bidgood, A., Taylor, G., & Young, R. (in press). The trouble with a cuddle: Families’ experiences of supervising interactions between children in middle childhood and the family dog. Human-Animal Interactions, https://doi.org/10.1079/hai.2023.0042

Background: There is growing scientific interest in the benefits for children of interacting with and engaging with domestic dogs. Since the effects of such pairings on the dog are under explored, this study aimed to explore the lived experiences of... Read More about The trouble with a cuddle: Families’ experiences of supervising interactions between children in middle childhood and the family dog.

The Newton-Raphson fractal (2023)
Other
Christian, J. M., & Jensen, G. S. (2023). The Newton-Raphson fractal

FoxO3a Drives the Metabolic Reprogramming in Tamoxifen-Resistant Breast Cancer Cells Restoring Tamoxifen Sensitivity (2023)
Journal Article
Fiorillo, M., Ricci, E., Fava, M., Longobucco, C., Sotgia, F., Rizza, P., …Sisci, D. (in press). FoxO3a Drives the Metabolic Reprogramming in Tamoxifen-Resistant Breast Cancer Cells Restoring Tamoxifen Sensitivity. Cells, 12(24), 2777. https://doi.org/10.3390/cells12242777

Tamoxifen-resistant breast cancer cells (TamR-BCCs) are characterized by an enhanced metabolic phenotype compared to tamoxifen-sensitive cells. FoxO3a is an important modulator of cell metabolism, and its deregulation has been involved in the acquisi... Read More about FoxO3a Drives the Metabolic Reprogramming in Tamoxifen-Resistant Breast Cancer Cells Restoring Tamoxifen Sensitivity.

The recent development of protection coordination schemes based on inverse of AC microgrid: A review (2023)
Journal Article
Alasali, F., Mustafa, H., Saidi, A. S., El‐Naily, N., Abeid, S., Holderbaum, W., …Saad, S. M. (in press). The recent development of protection coordination schemes based on inverse of AC microgrid: A review. IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution, https://doi.org/10.1049/gtd2.13074

Integration of distributed generation systems and diversity of microgrid operations led to a change in the structure of the power system. Due to this conversion, new challenges have arisen when employing traditional overcurrent protection schemes. As... Read More about The recent development of protection coordination schemes based on inverse of AC microgrid: A review.

Manchester 4.0: Reading the Urban Past to Unravel the Digital Resurgence of the City (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Yioutani-Iacovides, M., & Moustaka, A. (2023, December). Manchester 4.0: Reading the Urban Past to Unravel the Digital Resurgence of the City. Paper presented at AMPS Conference-Local cultures-Global Spaces, Melbourne, Hong Kong, New York., Melbourne, Hong Kong, New York (& ONLINE)

Throughout its long history, Manchester has undergone several phases of urban development, all of which have left an imprint on its landscape and culture. Although the city is primarily known for its contribution to the first industrial revolution, o... Read More about Manchester 4.0: Reading the Urban Past to Unravel the Digital Resurgence of the City.